Buying Assistant

  • dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
  • Mar 04, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We re looking for a Buying & Supply Chain Coordinator to join a fast-growing business within the FMCG sector, supporting multiple brands in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Buyer, you ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across purchasing, supplier management, stock control, and new product development support. You ll help maintain 100% stock availability within budgeted levels, manage production schedules, and coordinate closely with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity offering real exposure across buying, supply chain, and NPD ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career within FMCG.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Maintaining production schedules and ERP data

  • Managing supplier communication and delivery timelines

  • Coordinating purchase orders and shipments

  • Supporting sample approvals and product launches

  • Monitoring critical paths to ensure projects are delivered OTIF

  • Conducting market and competitor research to support new product ideas

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

You ll be highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-moving commercial environment.

We re Looking For:

  • 1+ year s experience in buying, supply chain or a similar role

  • Strong understanding of purchasing and inventory management

  • ERP experience (NetSuite advantageous)

  • Confident communicator with strong coordination skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

  • A genuine interest in the Health & Beauty / personal care market

FMCG experience is beneficial but not essential.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a growing, entrepreneurial business operating across multiple brands in the FMCG sector. With an ambitious growth trajectory and collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you can make a visible impact and develop quickly.

FYI - this role is full-time office-based in Stockport area